CVE-2026-53842 — HIGH (7.1)

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-53842?

CVE-2026-53842 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53842?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.

Vulnerability Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.2 contains an environment variable injection vulnerability allowing workspace .env files to influence Python runtime selection through CLOUDSDK_PYTHON during Gmail setup gcloud execution. Attackers with repository access can manipulate the CLOUDSDK_PYTHON variable to execute setup through unintended local Python paths, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.5.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fq9j-vw4w-fr6vVendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-python-runtime-executionThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-53842?

CVE-2026-53842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). OpenClaw before 2026.5.2 contains an environment variable injection vulnerability allowing workspace .env files to influence Python runtime selection through CLOUDSDK_PYTHON during Gmail setup gcloud ...

How severe is CVE-2026-53842?

CVE-2026-53842 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53842?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.